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Abbott

Abbott Laboratories, commonly referred to as Abbott, is a global healthcare company headquartered in China (CN). Founded in 1888, Abbott has established itself as a leader in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, with a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is renowned for its innovative products across various sectors, including diagnostics, nutrition, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. Abbott's core offerings include advanced diagnostic tools, nutritional products, and medical devices, each designed to enhance patient care and improve health outcomes. Notable achievements include the development of groundbreaking technologies in glucose monitoring and rapid diagnostics, positioning Abbott as a trusted name in healthcare. With a commitment to innovation and quality, Abbott continues to shape the future of health and wellness globally.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Abbott's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Health Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Abbott's score of 0 is lower than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Abbott's reported carbon emissions

Abbott, headquartered in CN, currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data or reduction targets. Without available figures, it is challenging to assess their carbon footprint or climate commitments in detail. However, the company is expected to align with industry standards and best practices regarding climate action. As the global focus on sustainability intensifies, Abbott may be engaging in initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, although specific commitments or targets have not been disclosed.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Abbott's primary industry is Health and social work services (85), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Abbott is headquartered in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Abbott is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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